Most of all one discovers that the soil does not stay the same, but like anything alive, is always changing and telling its own story. - C. Williams

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Sister Time at Cannon Beach

My sis and I were so blessed to be able to go to the women's retreat at Cannon Beach with her church. We had a wonderful time getting to know other women in her church as well as getting in some quality sister time. Being from Eastern Oregon, we don't have a lot of shopping options so it was fun to do some shopping on the way up.

My sis and I took pics of each other at Rooster Rock, right after I made her play a round of tether ball with me. I'm the fun twin that gets her out of her comfort zone. She says I'm good for her ;o) Love these scarves, our Aunt Joy made for us. They are so fun!

Stacie took a pic of me, too. I told her it was a good thing she took the pic before the retreat because oh my word, did they feed us WELL.

We went to lunch with our "roomie", Karen, at "Bigfoot Restaurant" in Seaside. The most delicious prime rib I've ever had. It was really fun getting to know her.

The weather was absolutely perfect. Not even any wind on the beach on Saturday. It just added to the blessing of the spiritual renewal we received that weekend.

This is probably the most interesting lighthouse I've ever seen. It is called Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. It is way out there, too. I really zoomed in to get this pic and then did some fun editing with it.

Our friend, Karen, took this pic of Stacie and I by Haystack Rock. Absolutely love the clouds in the sky that day. Breathtaking!

I had a chance to take some sunset pics. I was trying to get the sun right above the whale's spout, just for fun.

This was my favorite pic of the weekend. I didn't even have to do any editing to it.

The next day was windier when we walked towards Haystack Rock. You can kind of see the sand blowing around Stacie. The weather was still wonderful even though it was breezy on the beach.

Love trying to capture the wave, just as it breaks. Like many, I find the ocean waves fascinatingly beautiful and powerful, yet it is something to fear and respect. It is how I view God. I was so encouraged in my walk. God knew I would need that time of renewal before I started the next phase of my life. I needed to be encouraged in flexing my "faith muscles" in preparation for our upcoming move.

Two days after I got back from the retreat, we accepted a good offer on our house and put a bid on a small homestead over the mountain. By a miracle we got it for a really good price and we look forward to moving in less than two weeks. We will live with my mom for about a month as we close on both houses. So thankful for a place to live inbetween houses. It has certainly been a "nail biter" and continues to be so, but I know God is going to take care of us. In the meantime these "faith muscles" are getting bigger.

Congrats on your new homestead! Loved the pretty and very unique scarves, and the pics of the Cannon Beach area!! My parents always loved the Christian Conference Center in CB!Isn't that the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse? Such a great photo:)Blessings, Aimee

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About Us

Michael and Jackie are the blessed parents of three. We live in Eastern Oregon and have been married for 20 years now. Michael is in the Oregon National Guard, and also works for them as a tank mechanic for his civilian job. He is a proud veteran of the War in Iraq. I'm a full-time mom currently using my degree in Crop and Soil Science to help homeschool our children. Our family's dream has recently been realized as we now own a small homestead where we can raise/grow/make more of our own food. I decided to keep the name "Homestead Wannabes" as we will always be wannabes to some extent because we will be continually learning. Our family's mission is to raise up godly children who love and serve the Lord with all their hearts.

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Hailey's Interests

*AWANAS

*Books

*Singing

*Smoozing Daddy

*Dancing

*Music

*Playing outside

*Helping Mom with various household chores

*Anything to do with water

*Playing with her big brother

Harley Lovers

Michael has a Softail Custom '06 Harley Davidson that he rides every chance he gets. I love riding behind him, but I also got my motorcycle endorsement for Mother's Day last year, so now I'm riding it, too. It's so fun! This is a picture of us at the Bikes and Bronze Rally in Joseph, OR, a couple of summers ago. Eventually, Michael wants to give me his bike and get a bigger Harley for himself. Right now, one bike works fine for us because one of us has to stay behind with the kids anyway.